Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Lymington Road, Milford-On-Sea, Lymington, SO41 0RF
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy sits behind roughly 1,336 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ← Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Pre School Plus Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Braxton Gardens and Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Lytton Lawn Touring Park Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| Milford Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2018 |
| Hillyfield Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Mister Pink's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Britannia Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Milford Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy
What is Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by New Forest Council on 11 June 2025.
Is Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy last inspected?
Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy holds a 3. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Milford on Sea Church of England Primary Academy and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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